Texas U.S. Ports of Entry

1 Texas Ports of Texas Ports OF Entry 1 Overview Ports of Entry Ports of Entry are officially designated areas at land borders, seaports, and airports which are approved by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). There are 328 official Ports of Entry in the and 13 preclearance offices in Canada and the Caribbean. Port personnel are the face at the border for most cargo and visitors entering the United States. At Ports , CBP officers or Port employees accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect duties, enforce the import and export laws and regulations of the federal government, and conduct immigration policy and programs.

2 Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the nation from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to the nation's crops, livestock, pets, and the environment. For current or further information on and Texas Ports , check the CBP website at or contact the CBP at: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, 20229 Inquiries (877) 227-5511 International Callers (202)325-8000 Texas Ports of Entry Texas currently has 29 official Ports of Entry , more than any other state, according to the CBP website. The map below provides details. Information on the Texas Ports of Entry follows, in alphabetical order, in the next section.

3 Ports of Entry In Texas Ports of Entry In Texas Texas Ports OF Entry 2 Texas Ports of Entry Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5584 User Fee Airport Location Address: 4300 Westgrove Addison, TX 75001 General Phone: (469) 737-6913 General Fax: (469) 737-5246 Operational Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Central) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Brokers: View List Directions to Port Office DFW Airport: Take hwy 114 to Addison Airport Press Office Field Office Name: houston Location Address: houston , TX 2323 S. Shepherd #1300 houston , TX 77019 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5583 User Fee Airport Location Address: 2221 Alliance Blvd.

4 Fort Worth, TX 76177-4300 General Phone: (817) 890-1000 General Fax: (817) 491-8355 Operational Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Central) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Brokers: View List Port of Entry : Addison Airport Port of Entry : Alliance Airport Texas Ports OF Entry 3 Press Office Field Office Name: houston Address: 2323 S. Shepherd #1300 houston , TX 77019 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5502 Port of Entry Location Address: 10801 Airport Blvd Amarillo, TX 79111 General Phone: (806) 335-3533 General Fax: (806) 335-3627 Operational Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Central) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Brokers: View List Supplemental Information Contact Information: Sector Communications: (800) 973-2867 Reporting Requirements: All requests for landing rights for international aircraft, call (806)335-3533 prior to 5:00 PM on preceding weekday.

5 Directions to Port Office Amarillo, TX: Follow I-40 East, Exit Tiltrotor blvd. Left on overpass, Tiltrotor Blvd. curves to right. Airport is on left side of street. Port Office is on 3rd floor of the airport. Press Office Field Office Name: houston Address: 2323 S. Shepherd Drive #1300 houston , TX 77019 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5506 Port of Entry Location Address: 3600 Presidential Blvd. Ste. 111 Austin, TX 78719 Port of Entry : Austin Port of Entry : Amarillo Texas Ports OF Entry 4 Port Director: Richard Mendez General Phone: (512) 530-3053 General Fax: (512) 530-3055 Brokers: View List Press Office Field Office Name: houston Location: 2323 S.

6 Shepherd #1300 houston , TX 77019 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 2301 Port of Entry Location Address: 3300 S. Expressway77/83 Brownsville, TX 78521 Mailing Address: 3300 S. Expressway 77/83, Room A-151 Brownsville, TX 78521 General Phone: (956) 983-5800 General Fax: (956) 983-5830 Operational Hours: Brokers: View List Facilities And Crossings Name: Brownsville/South Padre Island Int'l Airport Phone: (956) 542-8296 Fax: (956) 550-9846 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM (Central) Seven Days A Week (7) Name: Los Indios Free Trade Bridge Phone: (956) 361-0070 Fax: (956) 361-0084 Operational Hours: 6:00 AM-12:00 AM(Central) Seven Days A Week (7) Name: Los Indios Free Trade Import Lot Phone: (956) 361-0085 Fax: (956) 361-0097 Operational Hours: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM(Central), Saturday and Sunday Port of Entry .

7 Brownsville/Los Indios Texas Ports OF Entry 5 Name: Veterans International Bridge Phone: (956) 983-5620 Fax: (956) 983-5604 Operational Hours: 6:00 AM-12:00 AM(Central) Seven Days A Week (7) Name: Veterans International Import Lot Phone: (956) 983-5642 Fax: (956) 983-5645 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM(Central), Saturday and Sunday Supplemental Information Contact Information: - Port Director's Office (956) 983-5800. Operational Hours: 8 Am-5PM (Central Standard Time) Monday-Friday - Assistant Port Director's Office (956) 983-5800. Operational Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (Central Standard Time) Monday - Friday. - Chief Inspector of Administrative Services (956) 983-5800. - Chief Inspector of Passenger Processing (956) 548-2744 Ext.

8 1504/1505 - Chief Inspector of Trade Compliance/Cargo (956) 983-5626. - Chief Inspector of Enforcement Operations (956) 983-5802. - Chief Inspector of Canine Branch (956) 548-2631 Ext. 1117. - Supervisor Commercial Operations (956) 548-2744 Ext. 1140 - Data Entry Supervisor/Commercial Ops. (956) 548-2744, Ext. 1140. - Import Specialist Supervisor (956) 361-2345. Operational Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (Central Standard Time). - After hours of operation questions may be directed to Gateway International Bridge at (956) 548-2744, Ext. 1122. Directions to Port Office US Highway 77/83 to Brownsville, TX: South on Highway 77/83 through last light before bridge. Port Office on left.

9 Press Office Name: Eduardo Perez Phone: (956) 983-5601 Texas Ports OF Entry 6 Field Office Name: Laredo Address: 109 Shiloh Dr., Suite 300 Laredo, TX 78045 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5312 Port of Entry Location Address: 9149 State Highway 44 Corpus Christi, TX 78406 Mailing Address: Same as Above Port Director: Walter De La Rosa General Phone: (361) 879-4400 General Fax: (361) 265-0284 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (Central) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Brokers: View List Supplemental Information Contact Information: Sector Communications: (800)973-2867 Special Instructions: Closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 After 5:00 PM and weekends need to be scheduled during regular business hours.

10 Closed all major holidays (service can be provided with prior notification). Directions to Port Office Corpus Christi: From Corpus Christi take Hwy 44 West towards International Airport. Pass Clarkwood Road, at County Road 57 make left lane U-turn. Travel East on Hwy 44/ stay on frontage road you will pass Baker Hughes Company, next entrance will be for CBP Facility. Press Office Field Office Name: houston Address: 2323 S. Shepherd #1300 houston , TX 77019 Port of Entry : Corpus Christi Texas Ports OF Entry 7 Port Information Port Code: Port Type: 5501 Service Port Location Address: 7501 Esters Blvd., Suite 160 Irving, TX 75063 Mailing Address: Box 619050 DFW Airport, TX 75261-9050 Port Director: Cleatus P.